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Chocolate FeverChapter 4-6 Vocabulary
By: Jennifer Pendergrast
infirmary- n. a place for the care of the sick or injured
The sailor had to visit the infirmary on the ship when she became ill.
peculiar- adj. unusual or odd
This peculiar animal looks like a combination of several different animals in one. The peculiar zoo probably has many strange animals.
emergency: n. a serious situation that happens unexpectedly and demands immediate attention
The fire truck and ambulance signal an emergency with their loud sirens.
frankly- adv. done in an honest truthful way
I am speaking frankly to you when I say those shoes are ugly!
chief- n. one who is highest in rank or authority
A Native American chief is the highest authority in the tribe.
bounding: v. to leap forward or upward, to spring forward
The kangaroo is bounding through the field.
magnifying glass- n. a lens used to enlarge an image or object
The words in the old cookbook were so small I needed a magnifying glass to see them.
assistant- n. someone that assists or helps
Doctors usually have several assistants to help them take care of others.
pace- v. to move back and forth in steps often with worry
People often pace when they are on the phone.
echo- n. the repetition of a sound that is reflected from a surface
The diagram illustrates how sound bounces from a surface to create an echo.
gasp- v. to breath in sharply, usually from shock
The dog owner let out a gasp when she saw the mess her new puppy made in her living room.
pincushion- n. a small cushion into which pins are stuck when not being used.
The seamstress retrieved a pin from her adorable flower pincushion.
corridor- n. a narrow hallway or passageway
How would you like to ride a bicycle through one of these corridors?
predicament- n. an unpleasant or troublesome situation
Someone help this poor kitty out of her predicament.
pursue- v. to follow in an effort to overtake or capture; to chase
It looks as though this lioness wants to pursue this motor cross zebra.
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